Ansys part of Synopsys

Ansys Joins Synopsys

I’m happy to share that I’m now part of Synopsys Inc as the Ansys team joins Synopsys. I’ll be continuing my work in computational geometry, geometry processing, and meshing, focusing on geometric algorithms for CAD kernels and simulation solvers — and I’m also excited about future opportunities in EDA.

July 17, 2025 · 1 min · Gene Ting-Chun Kao
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Doctor of Sciences — ETH Zürich

Finally! After a long journey, I now officially hold the title of Doctor of Sciences (Dr. sc. ETH Zürich). My PhD dissertation, titled “Stability Assessment of Discrete Shell Structures during Assembly,” is now available online and can be freely accessed. Read the dissertation → Thanks to my supervisors and reviewers: Philippe, Stelian, Tom, and Jan for their guidance. My family members Bonnie and Genie for their endless support. More thanks in the acknowledgement section of the thesis.

August 5, 2023 · 1 min · Gene Ting-Chun Kao
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Joining Ansys — From Zürich to Stockholm

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as R&D Engineer II at Ansys! I will be working in the Meshing Development Unit, focusing on 3D Geometry Processing and Computational Geometry topics. I am incredibly excited to be part of a team dedicated to cutting-edge research and development in these fields. After 4.5 wonderful years in Zürich — first at ETH Zürich pursuing my PhD on the stability assessment of discrete shell structures, and then defending it successfully in March 2023 — this move to Stockholm marks an exciting new chapter both professionally and personally. ...

January 23, 2023 · 1 min · Gene Ting-Chun Kao